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Vocabulary 7 > A&S Analogies Set 3 > Flashcards

A&S Analogies Set 3 Flashcards

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Antithesis

A

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else

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Elucidation

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explanation that makes something clear; clarification

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Specter

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something that haunts or perturbs the mind

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Phototropic

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Adjective form of the orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light, either toward the source of light (positive phototropism) or away from it (negative phototropism)

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Adroit

A

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

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Omniscient

A

knowing everything

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Coherent

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(of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear

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Infantile

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​(disapproving) typical of a small child (and therefore not suitable for adults or older children)

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Indict

A

​to officially charge somebody with a crime

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Archaic

A

Old

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Brusque

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using very few words and sounding rude

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Advent

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the advent of something/somebody the coming of an important event, person, invention, etc.

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Appease

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somebody to make somebody calmer or less angry by giving them what they want

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Pugnacious

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​having a strong desire to argue or fight with other people

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Rectify

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to put right something that is wrong

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Assuage

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to make an unpleasant feeling less severe

17
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Immutable

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that cannot be changed; that will never change

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Indolent

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not wanting to work

19
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Gaiety

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the state of being cheerful and full of fun

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Consensus

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​an opinion that all members of a group agree with

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Congenial

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Flagrant

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Conspicuous

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Ineffable

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Rejuvenate

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Aptitude

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27
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Repudiate

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28
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Bedlam

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29
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Leniant

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